How to travel from Mykonos to Athens

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Compare ferry and flight for Mykonos to Athens

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Mykonos to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €38, and a flight costs an average of €35.

Distance: 153 km

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€43

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Cheapest

€117

Average price

4h 21m

Average total duration

3h 21m

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4h 43m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Mykonos to Athens

How to get from Mykonos to Athens by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

ferry

The best way to travel from Mykonos to Athens is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Golden Star FerriesANDROS QUEEN
    12:45 PM4h40
    Mykonos
    5:25 PMPort of Rafina
    381One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Golden Star FerriesANDROS QUEEN
    12:45 PM4h40
    Mykonos
    5:25 PMPort of Rafina
    381One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Aegean AirlinesA3377
    2:50 PM0h40
    Mykonos Island National Airport
    3:30 PMAthens International Airport
    1411One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Aegean AirlinesA3381
    8:45 PM0h40
    Mykonos Island National Airport
    9:25 PMAthens International Airport
    1411One-way
    0 transfers
  • sky expressGQ233
    3:10 PM0h45
    Mykonos Island National Airport
    3:55 PMAthens International Airport
    1451One-way
    0 transfers
  • Aegean AirlinesA3379
    5:45 PM0h40
    Mykonos Island National Airport
    6:25 PMAthens International Airport
    1591One-way
    0 transfers
  • Fast FerriesFAST FERRIES ANDROS
    1:45 PM4h45
    Mykonos
    6:30 PMPort of Rafina
    381One-way
    0 transfers
  • Golden Star FerriesSUPERFERRY
    4:00 PM4h55
    Mykonos
    8:55 PMPort of Rafina
    381One-way
    0 transfers
  • Blue Star FerriesBLUE STAR MYCONOS
    8:10 PM4h40
    Mykonos
    12:50 AMPort of Piraeus
    531One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Mykonos to Athens

Travel to Athens easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Mykonos to Athens.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Mykonos and Athens including taking a ferry and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Mykonos to Athens is a ferry with an average price of €43.

This is compared to other travel options from Mykonos to Athens:

A ferry is €74 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mykonos to Athens costing on average €117.

The fastest way to travel from Mykonos to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 43m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Ferry takes on average 3h 21m.

The Mykonos to Athens distance is approximately 153 km.
The average frequency per day from Mykonos to Athens is:
  • Around 9 ferries per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mykonos and Athens as scheduled services by ferry and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mykonos to Athens:
  • Ferries mostly depart from Mykonos and arrive in Port of Rafina.
  • Flights mostly depart from Mykonos Island National Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mykonos to Athens, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Seajets, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) to go to Athens by ferry.
  • Travel with Fast Ferries, Volotea, Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air to go to Athens by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Mykonos to Athens with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct ferries per day with Seajets, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic).
  • 6 direct flights per day with Fast Ferries, Volotea, Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air.
Omio customers who travel from Mykonos to Athens often also extend their vacation to go to Santorini (Island), Thessaloniki, Paris, Rome, Nafplion. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Athens and these popular destinations at a great price.

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